Wgtn Regional Council to advertise for new Chief Executive

The role of Chief Executive
for Greater Wellington Regional Council will go to the
market following the decision of incumbent David Benham not
to seek reappointment at the end of his contract.

Mr
Benham’s contract expires on 5 September this year and he
has indicated to the council that he will not seek to carry
on in the role after this date.

Mr Benham was appointed
Chief Executive in 2005, having joined GWRC in 1989 and
having held the positions of Divisional Manager Finance and
Administration, CFO and Divisional Manager Utilities
Services.

Wellington Regional Council Chair, Fran Wilde,
says the regional council respects Mr Benham’s decision
and thanks him for his dedication over the past nine years
as Chief Executive.

“Dave has seen the organisation
through a period of significant achievement and can be proud
of the legacy he leaves. The organisation has recently moved
its main offices to new premises under difficult
circumstances, but it is now well poised to face any future
challenges.”

She says that with the Local Government
Commission currently considering various options for
governance in the Wellington region, the regional council
will seek to appoint a new Chief Executive who can maintain
the stability of the organisation, building on past
successes, while possibly leading a significant change
process.

“This appointment will be crucial as GWRC
continues to deliver high quality services to residents and
ratepayers.”

The position of Chief Executive is expected
to be advertised within the next two
months.

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